Book review: hall of mirrors: the Great Depression, the Great Recession, and the uses – and misuses – of history

Hall of Mirrors is a work of economic history that will be useful for academics, policymakers, and subject-matter experts, writes John VerWey, but some previous knowledge of the topics is required. The author convincingly argues that the Great Depression and Great Recession bear striking similarities, and with this work hopes to help policymakers recognize the rhymes before history repeats itself